Theresa Chavez and Nina Diaz on Adobe Punk: The Concert
Interviews From Another Zero-YouTube Edition Artistic Director at About…Productions Theresa Chavez and Performer Nina Diaz, are hosted by the Zero to discuss Adobe Punk, THE CONCERT a six-day feast spread out between Los Angeles and Pasadena. In this lovely interview, we discuss the creative process for Adobe’ as well as their Other Zeros. Diaz and […]
North Coast Repertory Theatre Brings “Tartuffe” to the Stage
The French Classic Shines Bright with Rhymes that Will Enchant Audiences on Site A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The Cast of Tartuffe. Photo by Aaron Rumley It is fascinating how works pass the test of time and live on through different generations that give a new breath to each iteration. North Coast Repertory Theatre rose to […]
Backyard Renaissance presents Paula Vogel’s “How I learned to Drive”
A Raw and Suspenseful Story Delivered with Care and Pace A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Megan Carmitchel, Francis Gercke, and Emilee Zuniga. Photo by Daren Scott. Agh, the theatre world -as it should- has a little bit of everything out there, and within that variety are those works like this one, How I Learned to […]
Interviews From Another Zero-YouTube Edition
Mariana Da SilvaPlaywright, Director, and Actress In this interview, we dive into YBOR CITY a play that Mexican-Brazilian actress Mariana Da Silva wrote and the first bilingual play in the history of the Los Angeles-based company, The Actor’s Gang. Mariana shares her process and inspiration that led to YBOR and her other hats in the […]
Interviews From Another Zero-YouTube Edition
Eric Keen-Louie La Jolla Playhouse announced at the beginning of February that Eric Keen-Louie was promoted to the new role of Artistic Producing Director. This is the third role for Keen-Louie in the five years he has been at the Playhouse, meeting the creative changes and adapting after the pandemic. We interviewed Eric and in a […]
La Jolla Playhouse Presents the World Premiere Musical and Broadway Bound “Redwood” Starring Idina Menzel
A Visually Stunning Production with a Story that Needs to Catch Up. A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Zachary Noah Piser as “Spencer” and Idina Menzel as “Jesse” in La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere production of REDWOOD; photo by Rich Soublet. Idina Menzel is not only making her La Jolla Playhouse debut with this world-premiere, but she […]
San Diego Musical Theatre’s Production of the Timeless Tale “Fiddler on the Roof”
Is proof of the enduring power this beloved musical has A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The cast of SDMT’s Fiddler on the Roof. Photo Ken Jacques “Fiddler on the Roof” is a timeless tale that even though not the happiest, definitely makes you reflect through both joy and heartbreak. San Diego Musical Theatre did a wonderful […]
CCAE Theatricals Tackles “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
Delivering once again, a well-rounded, solid piece, full of heart. A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Photo Karli Cadel There is a reason why CCAE Theatricals has both been nominated and won at the San Diego Critics Circle’s Craig Noel Awards for two years in a row. There is a look, a feel, and a delivery […]
MOXIE Theatre Presents Lynn Nottage’s “Clyde’s”
A Play that Prompts the Imagination and the Taste Buds A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Tanya Alexander and DeAndre Simmons. Photo Daren Scott MOXIE welcomed the year with the hilarious “Clyde’s” by the esteemed Lynn Nottage, under the slick direction of MOXIE co-founder and former Artistic Director, Delicia Turner Sonnenberg. Clyde’s, a hidden gem sandwich shop and […]
New Village Arts Rises Once Again to the Challenge
Giving a New Breath to the Musical Fun Home A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Rae Henderson-Gray. Photo Daren Scott It always makes me very happy when regional theatres take on the challenge of producing a Tony award-winning musical like Fun Home that is not only powerful but has a strong background and foundation. Putting all […]
Scripps Ranch Theatre’s “Chapatti” Takes Audiences Through
A Journey of Self-Discovery and Connection A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Grace Delaney and Robert May. Photo Ken Jacques As I mentioned in another blog view, San Diego Theatre is starting the year strong and with the one-acts! I enjoy all running times, but one acts are just charming. Scripps Ranch Theatre opens the year […]
The Old Globe Presents “English”, in the Round, by Iranian-American Playwright Sanaz Toossi
A play with Soul, Heart, and a Lot of Truth! A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti (from left) Ari Derambakhsh, Pooya Mohseni, Joe Joseph, and Tara. Photo by Rich Soublet II. Definitely, the year has started strong in San Diego, and after seeing almost ten plays from the first week of January to now, I can happily […]
